Discover Egypt’s Western Desert on a private 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo.
Travel through El Alamein and Marsa Matruh to Siwa Oasis. Explore Shali Fortress, the Mountain of the Dead, Temple of the Oracle, and Cleopatra’s Spring before enjoying a 4×4 desert safari, salt lakes, dunes, and sunset over the Great Sand Sea.
Overview
3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo
Discover one of Egypt’s most distinctive desert destinations on a private 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo.
The journey travels from Cairo through El Alamein and Marsa Matruh before continuing into the Western Desert and reaching Siwa Oasis.
Spend two nights in Siwa on a half-board basis.
The itinerary combines historical sites, oasis landmarks, and a 4×4 desert safari across the surrounding dunes and salt lakes.
Leave Cairo for El Alamein
Your journey begins with pickup from your hotel in Cairo.
A Gateway Pharaoh representative and professional guide will meet you before travelling along Egypt’s northwestern desert road.
The first destination on the original itinerary is El Alamein.
The source identifies El Alamein as the historic location associated with the Second Battle of El Alamein during World War II.
Continue the journey after the El Alamein portion of the route.
Continue to Marsa Matruh
Travel along the Mediterranean coast toward Marsa Matruh.
The original itinerary describes Marsa Matruh as being known for its turquoise water and beaches.
Stop for lunch before continuing the journey toward Siwa Oasis.
Lunch is included on the first day.
Arrive at Siwa Oasis
Continue through the desert until reaching peaceful Siwa Oasis.
Siwa is located in Egypt’s Western Desert and is known for its salt lakes, natural springs, oasis landscapes, archaeological remains, and distinctive local culture.
The first included attraction in Siwa is Shali Fortress.
Explore Shali Fortress
Visit Shali Fortress, the historic fortified settlement at the heart of Siwa Oasis.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities describes historic Shali as a settlement constructed using a traditional local building material made from clay and salt.
Explore the historic site before continuing to your accommodation.
Dinner is included.
Spend your first overnight stay in Siwa Oasis.
Begin Your Full-Day Siwa Tour
Enjoy breakfast at your Siwa accommodation on day two.
Meet your Gateway Pharaoh guide and begin a full day exploring the principal attractions listed in the original itinerary.
The program starts with the Mountain of the Dead.
Visit the Mountain of the Dead
Explore the Mountain of the Dead in Siwa Oasis.
The original package describes the site as being famous for its Greco-Roman rock-cut tombs.
The Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities also identifies the Mountain of the Dead among Siwa’s important ancient monuments.
Continue to the next included archaeological site after the visit.
Explore the Temple of the Oracle of Amun
Visit the Temple of the Oracle of Amun.
The original itinerary specifically connects the site with Alexander the Great and his famous consultation of the oracle.
The Temple of the Oracle is located near Aghurmi in Siwa and is one of the oasis’s major ancient sites.
Explore the accessible temple areas with your professional guide.
Visit Cleopatra’s Spring
Continue to Cleopatra’s Spring.
The natural spring is the next attraction listed in the original itinerary.
Spend time at the spring before continuing with the day’s program.
The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities also identifies Cleopatra’s spring among Siwa’s natural attractions.
Enjoy Lunch in Siwa
Enjoy lunch during the sightseeing day.
This is the second lunch included in the package.
The official Included section confirms a total of two lunches during the day tours.
After lunch, continue to the desert safari.
Begin the 4×4 Desert Safari
Board a 4×4 Jeep and begin the desert safari included in the tour.
Travel through the desert landscapes surrounding Siwa Oasis.
The original itinerary specifically includes exploration of the surrounding dunes and salt lakes.
The 4×4 Jeep desert safari is also explicitly listed under the package inclusions.
Explore the Siwa Dunes
Continue through the desert dunes by 4×4.
The journey forms part of the included Siwa desert safari.
Siwa provides access to the Great Sand Sea, the extensive desert landscape south of the oasis.
No additional safari activity beyond those stated in the original itinerary is included in this version.
See the Siwa Salt Lakes
The desert safari also includes the salt lakes surrounding Siwa.
The oasis is widely recognised for its saline lakes and desert landscape.
The salt lakes form part of the included day-two safari program.
Continue through the desert after the visit.
Watch Sunset over the Great Sand Sea
Complete the desert experience by watching sunset over the Great Sand Sea.
This sunset experience is specifically included in the original Day 2 itinerary.
Enjoy the desert scenery before returning to Siwa.
Return to Your Siwa Accommodation
Return to your accommodation after the desert safari.
Dinner is included under the half-board accommodation arrangement.
Spend your second overnight stay in Siwa Oasis.
Return from Siwa to Cairo
Enjoy breakfast on the third morning.
Begin the return journey toward Cairo.
The original Day 3 title lists the route as:
Siwa – Marsa Matruh – Return to Cairo.
The detailed source text does not specify an additional sightseeing stop in Marsa Matruh on Day 3.
Therefore, it should not be advertised as an additional included visit.
Complete Your Siwa Oasis Adventure
Continue to Cairo with your Gateway Pharaoh representative.
The tour concludes with drop-off at your Cairo hotel.
Your 3-Day Siwa Oasis Tour from Cairo ends after arrival in Cairo.
Trip Highlights
- Enjoy a private three-day journey from Cairo to Siwa Oasis.
- Travel through El Alamein.
- Continue along the Mediterranean coast to Marsa Matruh.
- Enjoy lunch during the journey to Siwa.
- Spend two nights in Siwa Oasis.
- Visit historic Shali Fortress.
- Explore the Mountain of the Dead.
- Visit the Temple of the Oracle of Amun.
- See Cleopatra’s Spring.
- Enjoy a second included lunch in Siwa.
- Experience an included 4×4 Jeep desert safari.
- Explore the surrounding desert dunes.
- See Siwa’s salt lakes.
- Watch sunset over the Great Sand Sea.
- Enjoy breakfast and dinner at your Siwa accommodation.
- Travel with an English-speaking professional guide.
- Return privately to your Cairo hotel.